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Radnor, Pa, Us

• Managed SQDC metrics and program for 26 manufacturing facilities, leading VSM workshops and developing KPIs.• Improved OEE from 25% to 80% at Portland and San Bernardino facilities, reducing quality defects to under 2023 ppm.• Oversaw $5 million in CI projects annually, holding over 35 CI and Value Stream mapping events.• Developed and oversaw 10 PFMEAs in 5 different manufacturing facilities

Towson, Md, Us

• Managed multiple global NPD programs in screwdrivers, pliers, and hardlines business units.• Oversaw project cost, program SGM, quality, and schedule for software, hardware, and firmware development.• Communicated program status effectively to all levels of the organization.• Lead 2 lean workshops for manufacturing in European Facom manufacturing facilities

Atlanta, Ga, Us

NPD Program Manager – NewellProgram managed a large 1 year major supplier resourcing effort with a scope of114 parts within 3 brands and 20 product types. The total savings for the program was in excess of $2 million and was completed on time, budget, and quality.Developed project schedule and manage day to day project activities, costs, and communicationCommunicate project status and roadblocks to management

Charlotte Nc, Millbury Ma, Us

UD Process EngineeringResponsible for efficiency, operation, and process improvements for UD line and KMT laminatorWorked closely with product management and research and development to evaluate, develop, and commercialize new woven lamination and UD productsImproved coating line efficiency by over 30% through process line improvementsEvaluate Non-conformances both internal and external customer complaints/returns

Davidson, North Carolina, Us

Established and managed VAVE related activities for all CASS US LocationsManaged Global VAVE A3 and 9-StepExtensive work with commodity management, supplier development, and procurement.Facilitated VAVE workshops globally resulting in over $4 million of productivity opportunitiesProgram managed multiple global and domestic projects centered around VAVE and productivity Worked with all former IR ITS product families including, compressors, tools, material handling, fluids, and engine startersProgram managed the launch of the SS4 reciprocating compressor productProgram managed EISA DOE compliance project affecting over 3300 motors

Davidson, North Carolina, Us

Worked with engineering and marketing to design and configure 50-500 HP contact cooled and oil free compressors. Included BOMs, ECs, and drawing modification.Provided engineering support DAV/MOX assembly line for SOA compressorsEstablished Sharepoint based tools such as the pending order database and SAO motors database to improve SOA process and lead time from marketing to production.

Westwood, Massachusetts, Us

Responsible for complete mechanical, electrical and controls improvement and support for over 20 manufacturing lines.Lead Engineer for the design, purchase, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of a new process line that was installed on schedule and under budget. The line resulted in a 1% overall reduction in scrap and had an IRR of less than 1 year. Awarded First Tier Quality award.Development of a new pressure sensitive cover tape product, designed, prototyped, and built the process line to manufacture the product, established the quality requirements for the new product, acted as a manufacturing liaison to sales and marketing in establishing a new customer base. Worked with Quality Control to resolve customer complains. As part of continuous improvement, developed a new splice method that resulted in a cost saving of over $120,000/year.Participated on a Safety Committee that was able to reduced the number of employee accidents by over 50% Provided engineering and production support for a new plant start-up in China. Spent two months in country training the production and engineering staff.Awarded 4 Second Tier Quality Awards for dedication to new product developments and process improvements.

Led project team in the design, development, and production of UV related process improvements and product developments for both domestic and Japanese fiber optic cabling markets. Project Manager for critical, high priority company project that resulted in resolving a product quality issue, project was completed ahead of schedule, saving $1.5 million in lost sales revenues. Lead engineer on a cost reduction development project resulting in an annual savings of $300K per year and reduced cycle time by 15%. Acted on own initiative and redesigned a process line component that saved $100K annually and reduced line start up time by 20%.Redesigned high precision process tooling to improve process startup time.Conducted statistically designed experiments to study product parameter for internal specification requirements. Prepared and delivered monthly technical presentations to all levels of management within R&D. Supervised and coordinated communications flow between R&D, production, and marketing. Earned a patent for a new heated ribbon separation technique. Awarded best poster paper, at the 50th IWCS, for paper on ribbon separation techniques. Created over 10 additional pieces of intellectual property focused on technical innovation.

Master’S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’S Degree, Mechanical Engineering